1. (noun) exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
"the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"
2. (noun) use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise
the act of using
"he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers"
3. (noun) exercise, practice, drill, practice session, recitation
systematic training by multiple repetitions
"practice makes perfect"
4. (noun) exercise, example
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
"you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook"
5. (verb) exercise
(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
"academic exercises"
6. (verb) exert, exercise
put to use
"exert one's power or influence"
7. (verb) practice, practise, exercise, do
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
"practice law"
8. (verb) exercise, work, work out
give a workout to
"Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"; "this puzzle will exercise your mind"
9. (verb) exercise, work out
do physical exercise
"She works out in the gym every day"
10. (verb) drill, exercise, practice, practise
learn by repetition
"We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"
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Definition of 'exercise' 
